One part poet, one part singer, one part jazz artist, Bliwas brings back the dramatic moods of Waits's jazzy side, in such complete magnificence that as I write this, I am shaken - completely shaken - by the words and synched piano, or emotional box as Bliwas would probably call it. But it's not just the extreme jazz side of things, it's the passion that is within the rise and fall of the notes that are played, it's the pacing and timing of the melodies worked back and forth, and it's what Bliwas has got to say - the saddest, or most beautiful, lines that one might hear spill out of a jazz musicians mouth.- GB 05

I <3 Doves. Like whoa. Everything But The Girl...also amazing. What did you think of the Vendetta Red CD? They always seemed slightly disposable to me. I want your uber-intellectual opinion, Gregorius!

I remember Shatterday from my High School period, and I remember loving it. I remember hating the rest of the CD. I was skeptical when I listened to this for the first time, but after reviewing the lyrics over and over in amazement, I've decided to enjoy it. As a concept album, it's great. As music, it's innovative for the genre - there isn't much left one can do with the alternative rock scene, but I see some twists and snares I haven't seen before. Examples don't matter; the songs speak for themselves - there's real emotion here, and the narrative plays it out perfectly. Just like a storyteller in motion, the vocals are desperate and striving for someone to listen, and the passion is felt in full throttle. Definitely one to listen to if you like the genre at all, or any of the band listed above.- GB 05